Diabetes Mellitus (DM) – “a chronic‚ progressive disease characterized by the body’s inability to metabolize carbohydrates‚ fats‚ and proteins‚ leading to hyperglycaemia (high blood glucose level)” (Black & Hawks‚ 2009‚ p. 1062) Epidemiology: Pathophysiology Overview According to Canadian Chronic Disease Surveillance System‚ “[i]n 2008/09‚ close to 2.4 million Canadians aged 1 yr and older were living w/ diagnosed diabetes (either type 1 or type 2)” making diabetes as one of the most common chronic
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is therefore put forward that dopamine receptor blockade is an important factor in themode of action of neuroleptic drugs.” In a book published the same year‚ van Rossum4 remarked that this discovery may have “fargoing consequences for the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Overstimulation of dopamine receptors could then be part of the aetiology.” By 1974‚ it appears that the dopamine hypothesis was already influential‚ being described as “shared by many investigators” and as exerting “a substantial
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may have six to ten colds a year (and up to twelve colds a year for school children). Rates of symptomatic infections increase in the elderly due to a worsening immune system. In this paper I would like to review the signs and symptoms‚ causes‚ pathophysiology‚ diagnosis‚ prevention‚ management for cough and cold. Signs and symptoms The typical symptoms of a cold include cough‚ runny nose‚ nasal congestion and a sore throat‚ sometimes accompanied by muscle ache‚ fatigue‚ headache‚ and loss of appetite
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aetiology and the pathophysiology in relation to venous leg ulcers‚ as well as this also discussed will be the nursing care needs of a patient with a leg ulcer and a rationale of care will be given. It will look at the assessment process and take into account the patients life history and examine any factors that could relate to the patients condition. The assignment will also discuss the management of treatment and preventative measures. Aetiology‚ epidemiology and pathophysiology A leg ulcer is a
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and the client’s (who has COPD) knowledge on COPD. I was determined to do this because of the observations I made while in the group home. To begin with‚ my preceptor informed me herself that she and the staff do not know much about COPD (e.g.‚ pathophysiology‚ symptoms‚ and interventions). Also‚ I observed the client’s lack of knowledge about COPD management such that he rarely drank water nor washed his hands before meals. These behaviors can worsen his condition as inadequate water intake can make
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headway in the last 25 years‚ despite rising scientific interest. This article will provide a brief description of the known pathophysiology‚ diagnostic assessments‚ and treatment options currently available‚ as well as an insight as to what research will need to be completed to properly identify‚ treat‚ and possibly cure ALS in the early stages of the disease. Pathophysiology of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a deadly motor neuron disease that affects the worldwide
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Adolescents and Suicide Claudia vartgess Alliant International University Abstract Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 13 to 24. In recent years‚ suicide has increased at an alarming rate in adolescents. One in five teenagers in the United States considers suicide‚ in 2003‚ 8 percent of adolescents attempted suicide. It can affect teens from all races‚ both genders‚ and socioeconomic groups. According to a 2004 report distributed by the National Institute of
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a few. Sepsis is generally uncommon in pregnancy‚ the increasing obesity rates and other pre-existing morbidities including anemia and diabetes in pregnancy are expected to add to the already increase in sepsis rates. (PPG’s) What is the pathophysiology of
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PN 0004C Weekly Clinical Planning Sheet Student Name: S.H Care plan #5 Patient Initials: t.l Age/Sex: 73/f Allergies: Potassium Nurse on Duty: Regin Admission Date: 06/29/2013 Admitting Physician: Dr. Cole Consulting physician: Code status: Hospice‚ dnr Activity Level: As tolerated Diet: nectar thick/puree Patient History and Diagnoses: primary
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Running head: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE Congestive Heart Failure – Case Study Pathophysiology – BSRN – 420 Instructors: October 10‚ 2010 Report on Congestive Heart Failure The heart is a muscle‚ the most important one in the body. It works like a pump; it receives blood from the body and pumps the blood into the lungs‚ where it receives oxygen. This oxygen rich blood is then pumped out in to the body system to nourish the body. Congestive heart failure occurs when this pumping
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